Comparison
PowerLite L690SE vs PowerLite L790SE
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A side-by-side look at how the Epson PowerLite L690SE and Epson PowerLite L790SE compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Specifications
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| Spec | PowerLite L690SE | PowerLite L790SE |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) |
| Lumens | 6,000 (ISO 21118) | 7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) |
- ResolutionPowerLite L690SEWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)PowerLite L790SEWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)
- LumensPowerLite L690SE6,000 (ISO 21118)PowerLite L790SE7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)
Hardware
| Spec | PowerLite L690SE | PowerLite L790SE |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.5–0.7 (1.4× manual zoom); Epson's tables put the close end near 0.52 | 0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) |
| Models | L690SE (white, V11HB36020) and L695SE (black, V11HB36120), identical specs | L790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specs |
| Dimensions | 17.32 × 14.49 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet; Epson's European datasheet; its US spec sheet says 14.25 in deep) | 17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet) |
- Light SourcePowerLite L690SELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)PowerLite L790SELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)
- Throw RatioPowerLite L690SE0.5–0.7 (1.4× manual zoom); Epson's tables put the close end near 0.52PowerLite L790SE0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftPowerLite L690SEVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)PowerLite L790SEVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)
- ModelsPowerLite L690SEL690SE (white, V11HB36020) and L695SE (black, V11HB36120), identical specsPowerLite L790SEL790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specs
- DimensionsPowerLite L690SE17.32 × 14.49 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet; Epson's European datasheet; its US spec sheet says 14.25 in deep)PowerLite L790SE17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet)
Requirements
| Spec | PowerLite L690SE | PowerLite L790SE |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 3.7–4.9 ft, at the 0.52–0.7 we plan on | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m) |
- Throw DistancePowerLite L690SE100 in (16:10) at about 3.7–4.9 ft, at the 0.52–0.7 we plan onPowerLite L790SE100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m)
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